It was pretty awesome. Having to perform songs with guys you've never played with before, in front of badass instructors and other musicians was definitely helpful. I got to study with a guy named Tom Knight, who was Dave Weckl's protege and one of the most fluid, effortless badasses I've ever seen. That in itself was worth it imo. Here's a clip of him... he's great at ridiculous off-meter fill ideas that should be over the top, but aren't (2:17)
Not to mention, dude was just an all-around awesome guy. He has a Zildjian endorsement, and if any of his students who played Zildjians happened to crack a cymbal, he'd send it in for them as if it were one of his and get them a new one.
EDIT: 32nd-note triplet double-stroke run @ 5:42 (no double pedal, hi-hat foot still going) FTMFW
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marco minnemann kicks ass also. one of the most talented drummers maybe with Dennis Chambers.
Love the songs "streets" or this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keL6tJK9EmY
It was pretty awesome. Having to perform songs with guys you've never played with before, in front of badass instructors and other musicians was definitely helpful. I got to study with a guy named Tom Knight, who was Dave Weckl's protege and one of the most fluid, effortless badasses I've ever seen. That in itself was worth it imo. Here's a clip of him... he's great at ridiculous off-meter fill ideas that should be over the top, but aren't (2:17)
Not to mention, dude was just an all-around awesome guy. He has a Zildjian endorsement, and if any of his students who played Zildjians happened to crack a cymbal, he'd send it in for them as if it were one of his and get them a new one.
EDIT: 32nd-note triplet double-stroke run @ 5:42 (no double pedal, hi-hat foot still going) FTMFW
Holy **** that was so tasty. Dude has so much flow, makes everything look absolutely effortless. Good for him.
I've been playing since 13(so about 10 years), cool to see this forum up here. My kit is kind of boring, still playing the Pearl export 5-piece I grew up on. Some random things, I have an Orange county percussion snare that cracks like a mother****er but is not the most versatile. It sounds great in a loud guitar driven sound. I mostly like Paiste for cymbals, I really like their fast crashes, really bright and shimmery with low sustain. Do most of you guys just have cymbals from 2 or 3 different brands or are you loyal to a certain one?
Been playing for about 10 years as well.
Own a 70s Slingerland and an 80s Yamaha recording custom with a 24" kick. Mostly play a 6.5" black beauty snare. Love my Zildjs and Paistes (specially my recently acquired 15" sound edge hats.. buttery crispness yum!), dislike Sabian.
Anyone else a hardcore Bonham fan? He probably deserves a topic on its own, I could write 20 pages on Bonham's grooves alone.
I really don't care for all the virtuosity uninspiring drumming most ppl seem to be impressed by. I mean who the f cares about odd meter linear paradiddlediddles other than drummers. To me it's all about groove and complementing the song.
. Do most of you guys just have cymbals from 2 or 3 different brands or are you loyal to a certain one?
I play mostly Zildjian A Customs but I think there are alot of other great cymbals out there. I would instantly buy a cymbal that I thought sounded great no matter what brand it is. Sound, for me, is more important than who made it.
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Anyone else a hardcore Bonham fan?
I am! He for sure is one of my all time favorites. He just grooved and play really tastefully. When I was younger, I always wanted to be able to sound like him. Glad to see there is another Bonham fan in here.
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On snares - I have a lovely sounding Tama bubinga snare. Beats the pants off my bronze dw.
Tama's Bubinga series is really nice stuff. Good choice imo
Wow. Just wow. Such a beast. WTF@2:35 and the sick single stroke technique starting at 3:00 with the slow down/speed up w/hella dynamic control....
There is a reason that everyone knows who Buddy Rich is. His control is amazing. I am glad that I had a teacher that exposed me to such good musicians at a young age. I would be hella pissed if I just discovered Buddy today lol.
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i student taught with a guy who played tenor sax with buddy rich for a short time. said he was hella mean. amazing musician though.
There is a clip somewhere on youtube of Buddy getting on a bus and just yelling at his band. Not the nicest person to walk this earth.
Sounds like you have been pretty fortunate in regards to who have been around in your musical career. The cool thing about older musicians is the stories that they share with you. I could sit and listen to some of these cats all night and just be amazed.
There is a clip somewhere on youtube of Buddy getting on a bus and just yelling at his band. Not the nicest person to walk this earth.
Sounds like you have been pretty fortunate in regards to who have been around in your musical career. The cool thing about older musicians is the stories that they share with you. I could sit and listen to some of these cats all night and just be amazed.
this teacher of mine, Keith Oxman, was telling me a story that one time between sets, Buddy turned to the lead trumpet player and said, 'your done.' then pointed to the second trumpet and said, 'you're next!'
fired him between sets. crazy.
keith is a hell of a sax player too if anyone wants to look him up.
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Reason: and, yes, i have been fortunate.
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